FRANKFORT, Ky. (July 30, 2013) — An open house for prospective docents will be held Aug. 10 at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.

Do you love Kentucky History?Do you want to share the state’s story with students from around the Commonwealth?

Volunteers are needed to help engage students with the diverse and fascinating collections of “A Kentucky Journey,” the Kentucky Historical Society’s permanent exhibition.This is a free information session about becoming a docent. No script memorization or prior knowledge is required, just a passion for Kentucky History! The open house Saturday, Aug. 10, will be from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Thomas D. Clark Center in Frankfort.

An agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinetand accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, the Kentucky Historical Society, established in 1836, is committed to helping people understand, cherish and share Kentucky's historyby providing connections to the past, perspective on the present and inspiration for the future. The KHS history campus includes the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History, the Old State Capitol and the Kentucky Military History Museum at the State Arsenal. For more information about the Kentucky Historical Society and its programs, visit www.history.ky.gov.